2 Corinthians 9:11 You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us. Summary Gratitude is not simply a response to God's gifts. It is the soil from which generosity naturally grows. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As I have reflected on our life together this week, I have been thinking about gratitude. We often talk about giving as something we ought to do. We speak about generosity as a responsibility or a spiritual...

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Summary Trusting God is not believing that everything happens for a reason. It is believing that God's love never leaves us, even when life doesn't make sense. Dear Friends in Christ, Yesterday, Ary gave me quite a day. Ary is my dog for those who have not met her. She had gotten into some chocolate. It wasn't enough to cause permanent harm, but it was enough to fill...

Micah 6:8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Summary: God never asks us to choose between justice and love because God's justice has always been an expression of God's love. Dear Beloved, There are moments when I hear Christians speak with deep anger as they defend God. They believe they are standing for righteousness. I understand that desire. We all want to be faithful....